Grain & Gesture at MADERA unfolded as an evening of art, design, rosé, black caviar, and the kind of conversation that does not happen by accident.
A private salon for those who understand that art is not merely seen—it is lived with, placed, collected, and remembered.
Thank you to @maderasurfaces for its elevated wood design and stunning space, to @niallbrandon for the partnership, and to our sponsor @flyingwhalewine for bringing the rosé.@brandonwisecarver for special photos and @bfa for being the consummate professionals!
Future AA Luxury Atelier salons will be highly selective, quietly announced, and designed for those meant to be there.
For available works by Houben RT, private catalogue requests, or future salon access:
[email protected]
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On this day, April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall in New York City. After being unanimously elected, Washington helped shape the foundation of the presidency—establishing key traditions like forming a Cabinet and promoting unity in a young nation. His leadership set precedents that continue to influence the United States more than two centuries later.
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James Monroe is most famously associated with the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, which he negotiated while serving as a diplomat, and the 1819 Adams-Onís Treaty (ratified 1821), which acquired Florida from Spain during his presidency. These acquisitions nearly doubled the U.S. in size and secured valuable territory, respectively.
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